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2nd Annual Patriotic Essay Contest and Colonial Independence Day Celebration
July 4 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us on July 4th on the Derby Green for an Independence Day Celebration!
JULY 4TH 11:00 AM
DERBY GREEN, ELIZABETH STREET
IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE LOCATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
11:00 AM – ESSAY CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONY
Preamble by the Magnificent Brass
Salute to the American Flag
Minister’s Blessing
Opening Remarks
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Introduction of the winners of the Patriotic
Citizens Student Essay Contest
Awards Presentation
12:30 PM – COLONIAL CELEBRATION
PICNIC LUNCH
Drills with the 6th Connecticut Regiment
Spinning and Weaving Demonstration
Colonial Children’s Games
Sponsored by American Legion Post 24, Catholic War Veterans Post 1562, Derby
Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary Post 1562, Derby, Cultural Commission, Derby Elks
Lodge 571, Derby Historical Society, The Derby Police Department and The Valley
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